Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience, offering a compassionate, integrative approach for adults facing anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship issues, or challenges with alcohol.
Book a sessionI’m a UKCP registered psychotherapist and ACAT accredited Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience supporting adults facing challenges such as anxiety, stress and burnout, trauma, alcohol-related difficulties, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles. My work in mental health began in the late 1990s when I trained and qualified as a mental health nurse. I later trained as a psychotherapist within the NHS, where I worked for many years. My core training is in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), a collaborative and relational approach that focuses on understanding and changing unhelpful patterns in relationships and behaviour. Alongside my professional training, my understanding of addiction is informed by long-standing involvement in 12-step recovery communities. For some, therapy may also be a space to explore questions of meaning, purpose, or spirituality. While I personally draw from the Catholic tradition, my approach is respectful and inclusive of each person’s beliefs and values. I have an interest in ADHD and neurodiversity, informed by specialist supervision and by lived family experience. I tailor my approach to accommodate different cognitive and emotional styles. I offer a safe, open space where you can reflect on what matters most to you. I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches — including CAT, EMDR, EFT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy — and adapt therapy to suit your individual needs. Qualifications and accreditations include: • UKCP & ACAT accredited Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapist and Supervisor • ACEP trained EFT Practitioner • Trained in TFT Algorithm • Qualified EMDR Therapist • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 • Diploma (Distinction) in Mental Health Nursing